Clinical Research Coordinator- Neurology

Location: Northern

Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate and perform daily clinical research activities in accordance with approved protocols administered by the non-cancer College of Medicine (COM) Center for Clinical Research Management (CCRM) for the Department of Neurology/ Division of Multiple Sclerosis (MS); assists with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols; recruits, interviews and enrolls patients;

obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is administered in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements; educates patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study; coordinates scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, & other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol; participates in the collection, processing & evaluation of biological samples; administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnaires;

assists with monitoring patients for adverse reactions to study treatment, procedure or medication and notifies appropriate clinical professional to evaluate patient response, identify status of complications, & provide appropriate level of care; documents unfavorable responses and notifies research sponsors & applicable regulatory agencies; participates in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol; assists with collecting, extracting, coding, and analyzing clinical research data;

generates reports and reviews to ensure validity of data; supports activities to ensure compliance with all Institutional Review Boards (IRB), FDA (Federal Drug Administration), federal, state and industry sponsor regulations; assists with coordinating and preparing for external quality assurance and control reviews by IRB, federal or industry sponsors; participates in activities to develop new research protocols and contributes to establishment of study goals to meet protocol requirements.

** Minimum Education and Skills/Experience Required/Desired
** Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.  
** Required Experience
** 1 year of relevant clinical research experience required.  
** Experience Preferred
** 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Experience or knowledge in cognitive diseases/disorders preferred; knowledge of medical terminology desired; computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.  
** Certification Preferred
** Clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired (ACRP or SOCRA).  
* Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.
* * FUNCTION/SUBFUNCTION:
Research and Scholarship/Clinical Research
** CAREER BAND:
Individual Contributor
- Specialized
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* CAREER LEVEL:

S2*## Additional Information:

This is a patient facing position and is does require working onsite.

Some travel within the Columbus metropolitan area may be required. Locations may be Outpatient Care Dublin, New Albany, Powell, Upper Arlington;
Outpatient East;
East Hospital; the Clinical Research Center on Main Campus.##

Location:

Bevis Hall (0307)## Position Type:

Regular## Scheduled

Hours:

40##
** Shift:
** First Shift
*** Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.**
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